Make your own Hot Chocolate Cocoa Mix and package it up in fun and creative ways. Our sister site http://365daysofcrafts.nikimeiners.com has crafty ideas for how you can give the tasty Hot Chocolate Cocoa Mix. I love to make gifts for family and friends and hope you find some inspiration to make your own food gifts. You can use your own embellishments and the recipes listed below to create your own gifts. Make the big batch of cocoa mix (in the recipe below) to have on hand when the crafty mood strikes.
This Hot Chocolate Cocoa Mix Carrier is given is a fun carrier that is based on a recycled soup can and makes a nice winter gift.
Another Hot Chocolate Cocoa Carrier gift is kicked up a notch with delicious cocoa toppings added to a recycled drink holder. Mini marshmallows, white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips and peppermint make a great addition to the bottles.
Starbucks Frappuccino bottles and a cardboard carrier make a great gourmet set of hot cocoa.
A single bottle also makes a nice small gift to give. Perfect for Thank You’s, Teachers, Co-workers and hostess gifts. The links below contain affiliate links where I earn a small commission if you make a purchase.
Hot Chocolate Cocoa Mix Recipe:
10 cups dry milk powder
4 3/4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 3/4 cups powdered non-dairy creamer or vanilla
Instructions for Hot Chocolate Cocoa Mix:
In a large mixing bowl, combine milk powder, confectioner’s sugar, cocoa powder, and creamer. Stir till thoroughly combined. Store cocoa mixture in an airtight container. Makes about 15 cups mix, or enough for about 45 servings.
For 1 serving, place 1/3 cup cocoa mixture in a coffee cup or mug, and add 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir to dissolve. Top with dollop of whipped cream or a few marshmallows, if desired.
This recipe has been used in gifts you can make to give during the holidays, as hostess gifts and it also works great for Valentine’s too. Heck hot chocolate works well almost any time.
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